All about Beads

Author: Maureen Murray
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713478631
Category : Beads
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Takes a colourful and practical look at the types of beads available, showing the techniques and methods required to make a wide selection of accessories. The projects are presented with drawings and photographs of the finished items. The book also includes the history and folklore of beads.

It's All About the Beads

Author: Barbara Case
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9780715322840
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Over 100 projects including simply strung bracelets, bold pendants, elaborate necklaces, striking earrings, and other eye-catching accessories, including hatpins, hair-slides, anklets, golf-score counters.

The Book of Beads

Author: Janet Coles
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
Includes how-to information.

Beads

Author: Stefany Tomalin
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445658666
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 178

Book Description
Explores the fascinating world of British beads.

Betsy Beads

Author: Betsy Hershberg
Publisher: XRX Books
ISBN: 9781933064253
Category : Beadwork
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Craft.

Love and Beads

Author: Emi Takamatsu
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading
ISBN: 9784889961850
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
A stunning collection of original design featuring Swarovski crystal beads. Includes clear instructions for dozens of contemporary, wearable designs.

Making Jewelry with Gemstone Beads

Author: Barbara Case
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 0715330578
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 343

Book Description
Bead with beautiful gemstones and create dazzling earrings, bracelets, and more—includes over one hundred projects for all skill levels. You can learn to create gorgeous gemstone jewelry with this collection of over one hundred projects, ranging from eye-catching earrings and accessories to exquisite necklaces and bracelets. This beautiful book offers an impressive range of twenty-eight beautiful semi-precious stones (including birthstones) and a glimpse into the fascinating history and mythical properties behind them. Projects range from the simplest stringing to more detailed beadwork to cater for all levels of ability. Discover a variety of versatile ideas that can be adapted for any type of gem or bead—with clear artwork, vivid photos, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

Making Glass Beads

Author: Cindy Jenkins
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579906337
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Table of Contents Making a Basic Bead Preparing Mandrels 27 Igniting the Torch 28 Forming a Bead 30 Extinguishing the Torch 34 Removing Your Bead from the Mandrel 34 Finishing Touches 36 Simple Variations Shaping Your Beads 38 Overwraps 43 Multicolored Beads 44 Spots, Dots & Eyes 45 Stripes & Trails 47 Pulling Stringer 49 Fun with Stringer 53 Raked Patterns 56 Taking the Next Step Mixing Colors 59 Ribbon Cane 60 Twisties 61 Making Your Own Filigrana & Cased Stringer 64 Combing, Feathering, Side-Shifting & Furrowing 68 Pinching, Poking, Snipping & Plunging 71 Adding Metals 74 Inclusions & Surface Treatments 77 Commercial Millefiori 78 Advanced Techniques Making Your Own Millefiori 82 Cased Beads 87 Dichroic Glass 90 Sculpted Beads 91 Hollow Beads 98 Buttons 99 Marbles 101 Core Vessels 102 Appendix A. Jewelry-Making Basics 105 Appendix B. The Nature of Glass 108 Appendix C. Troubleshooting 110 Contributing Artists 111 Acknowledgments 112 Index 112.

Collectible Beads

Author: Robert K. Liu
Publisher: Ornament Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
Informative guide to decorative beads from around the world. Listing of bead societies, organizations and publications. Quarto.

African Beads

Author: Elizabeth Bigham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684867842
Category : Beadwork
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
This uniquely designed book and kit with a detachable plexiglass spine contains nearly 2,000 colorful beads and instructions to make a variety of jewelry items while learning about African culture. 100 illustrations.